RCF Barbell Club — Local services in Seattle

I love working out here. Ben and Leanna are incredible owners, and curate an environment that is supportive, encouraging, and also builds holistically strong athletes. Even those who are taking their training incredibly seriously are open to greeting new members and making sure that they feel welcomed, no matter what weight is on the bar. As a female lifter, I feel supported and encouraged by the other people in the gym. The owners also prioritize creating a space that is welcoming to those who may otherwise feel excluded from other strength spaces, meaning that the space while having elite gear and athletes, also prioritizes an environment that is inclusive and community driven. When people are going for a heavy lift, they are encouraged by those around them. If someone doesn’t know the correct form and asks for help or feedback, someone is always willing to give it (but not unsolicited.) Can’t wait to continue to see our members crush state records AND continue being awesome community members. This space is about more than just getting strong, but you’ll also probably get really strong ;)

I’d also like to add that there’s respect for and practice of body positivity. People of all shapes and sizes are encouraged and supported as athletes. Ben and Leanna are very responsive to any concerns or complaints about any behavior that would take away from prioritizing this being a safe space for anyone to work out in.... including not wearing your mask in a way that is safest for other members (looking at you, one star review guy that never has been step foot in...

It’s hard not writing a love letter to the barbell club. It’s an amazing facility for folks looking to ✨lift✨ in the safest of spaces.

The barbell club is also for beginners who want to start their journey without feeling overwhelmed. The community you walk into is welcoming, curious, supportive, and eternally helpful.

Barbell club members also have access to Power Bottom, a strongman gym directly across the street. RCF Barbell SODO, and Olympic weightlifting-focused space. They took Seattle’s grunge and flipped it to modern craftsman/industrial. And of course the main gym on 11th - the most comprehensive of spaces.

Week and day passes are available on walk-in. Knock on the door and someone will help! Come check us out and join the...

RCF is such an incredible gym and I feel lucky that I’m able to be part of such a strong, supportive community. Extremely high quality equipment, plenty of racks, barbells, plates, dumbells, etc. In terms of cleanliness and covid protocols, I started training here during the summer, in the midst of the pandemic, and I felt very safe at the gym. Ben and Leanna do a great job of ensuring the safety of all of their members by keeping a strict mask policy, which is so appreciated. I also feel very comfortable as a female athlete here. I’ve been to to so many gyms where I feel uncomfortable for what I’m wearing or how I’m training, but I have never once felt that at RCF. Highly, highly recommend this gym to any powerlifter, weightlifter,...